$649,900

Sellers will review offers Wed May 10th at 8pm. Welcome home to West Ellicott City’s “hidden gem” of an established neighborhood, Bethany Manor, which boasts a variety of well-maintained homes on large lots with wide, dead-end streets. This charming community is conveniently close to local amenities and is nestled into David W. Force Park with access to trails and cascading freshwater tributaries. The spacious four-level split being offered has remodeled kitchen and baths, complimented by a covered front porch and oversized two-car garage with windows and rear exit. The sunny four season room, deck, and patio lead to a gardener’s paradise of a fenced backyard. Other features include two brick fireplaces, refinished hardwood and laminate floors, double-hung tilt-in windows, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and a spacious foyer with recently replaced front door. The house is North East facing and set back from the street on a half-acre lot with public water and sewer and no homeowners association fees. Directly off of the entry foyer is a huge ground-floor family room where you’ll spend most of your time. Featuring a half bath, fireplace, built-in bar, laundry room with second dishwasher, garage access, and adjacent heated sunroom with ceramic tile. Heading out back you’ll be greeted by an expansive brick patio with a zen-like stone waterfall goldfish/koi pond surrounded by landscaped flower beds. Store your mower and gardening tools in the double-door Amish shed at the back of the yard. Step up to the deck to find yet another backyard access from the custom remodeled Stuart kitchen with granite counter tops and sun lit porcelain apron front farm sink, 42-inch cherry cabinets with large appliance garage, stainless steel bottom-freezer French door refrigerator, five-burner electric cooktop with hooded exhaust, wall oven, warming drawer, and cabinet-front dishwasher. Also on this level is the living room with a second fireplace as well as a separate formal dining room. Up just a few steps are the sleeping quarters. The primary bedroom and en suite with walk-in shower both of which enjoy tons of natural light. The closet has been replaced with a custom built-in double, cherry wood armoire and drawers framing a large side window. Two other large bedrooms and another full bath complete this level. Last but not least is the basement office level (or craft room, playroom, or gym) with built-in shelving, leading to tons of storage in the separate unfinished area. Enjoy lower electric bills and tank less hot water via the hydronic, warm air boiler system. Separate aluminum ducted air handler in attic for A/C, Situated just off Bethany Lane and Route 40 West, the neighborhood is very close to major commuter exits 70 and 29, and is less than 20 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Enjoy grocery shopping at nearby Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway, Sprouts, Weis, H-Mart, or Lotte Plaza. Patronize abundant markets, shops and restaurants in the area featuring a large variety of cuisines. Relax at a free outdoor summer concert at 337-acre Centennial Park or take the scenic paths around its large lake, passing multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, and boat and pavilion rentals. Many entrances to Patapsco Valley State Park are also conveniently close, with trails along the river. Four mile drive to Historic Downtown Ellicott City. Private and public golf courses are close by at the Turf Valley Resort, Waverly Woods Golf Course, Hobbits Glen and Fairway Hills. There are several public tennis courts and county parks in the area, as well as a public pool at the Roger Carter Community Center. Some options for pool memberships include Turf Valley Resort, Waverly Woods Swimming Pool, Nob Hill Swim Club, N. St. Johns Swim and Tennis Club, or Forrest Hill Swim and Tennis Club. Stop by one of the open houses Sat 5/6 & Sun 5/7 1-3pm for a tour!